Add 24/27 and 16/20
24/27 + 16/20 is 76/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
24/27 = 24 × 20/27 × 20 = 480/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
16/20 = 16 × 27/20 × 27 = 432/540 - Add the two like fractions:
480/540 + 432/540 = 480 + 432/540 = 912/540 - 912/540 simplified gives 76/45
- So, 24/27 + 16/20 = 76/45
In mixed form: 131/45
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